{"product_id":"a-clue-for-the-puzzle-lady-paperback","title":"A Clue for the Puzzle Lady - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eParnell Hall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCruciverbalists, rejoice  Pick up a pencil and get ready to solve a puzzling murder-and an actual crossword puzzle-in this sparkling debut of a unique amateur detective: Miss Cora Felton, an eccentric old lady with a syndicated puzzle column, an irresistible urge to poke into unsettling events, and a niece who's determined to keep her out of trouble. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the body of an unknown teenage girl turns up in the cemetery in the quiet town of Bakerhaven, Police Chief Dale Harper finds himself investigating his first homicide. A baffling clue leads him to consult Bakerhaven's resident puzzle expert-his first big mistake. Soon Cora's meddling, mischief-making behavior drives Chief Harper to distraction and inspires many cross words from her long-suffering niece, Sherry. But when another body turns up in a murder that hits much closer to home, Cora must find a killer-before she winds up in a wooden box three feet across...and six down.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eParnell Hall is the author of the critically acclaimed Stanley Hastings mystery novels and the Steve Winslow courtroom dramas, and has been nominated for the Edgar, the Shamus and the Lefty Awards. This is his first Puzzle Lady mystery. Bantam will publish his second, \u003cb\u003eLast Puzzle \u0026amp; Testament\u003c\/b\u003e, in Fall 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 6.88 x 4.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750950764832,"sku":"9780553581409","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8bb8f60edd417186c6900bb989de6e38.webp?v=1779961381","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-clue-for-the-puzzle-lady-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}